How To Work On Steep Metal Roof

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How to work on steep metal roof.

4 steps for. Preparing for a safe job on a steep metal roof requires an assessment of the roof before the job begins. On metal roofs it s a must to wear rubber soled shoes. Wear gloves to protect your hands from the edges of the metal.

A sheet of metal roofing is like a sail with knives on the edges. A careful inspection will identify potential hazards and will give workers a thorough. Generally speaking it is as safe to walk on a metal roof 30 or 50 years after installation as the day it was installed. The possibility of slipping and falling makes working on any roof dangerous but it s especially so if the roof rises more than 4 feet for every 12 feet of horizontal span.

Even asphalt gets damaged from repeated traffic something that isn t necessarily true of metal. The best shoes boots for metal roofs are the soft soled shoes usually made of a light pliable rubber. Always use roof safety equipment when working on a roof. The metal surface is very smooth and slippery so you need to have good traction and a secure grip.

If you are installing the metal roofing avoid working in windy conditions. You should have the feeling that your shoes are sticking to the metal.